
The Medusa Touch
Richard Burton is the man with the medusa touch... he has the power to create catastrophe.
Directed by Jack Gold
Produced by Coatesgold, ITC Entertainment
A dark, cerebral thriller about a man cursed with destructive telekinetic powers, told through fragmented investigation and psychological reconstruction.
A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of journals and a psychiatrist. He realises that the man had powerful telekinetic abilities.
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Is The Medusa Touch scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Does The Medusa Touch end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Medusa Touch easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Medusa Touch violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Medusa Touch sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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